Clear Bra Versus Leather Bra – Which is Better?

If you’ve lived in California for even a year or two, you’ve probably noticed the effect our desert climate has on your car. Not only does highway driving kick up lots of little rocks and debris, but when the wind starts blowing, it works a bit like taking a sandblaster to your car. This is why so many cars here in Palm Desert and across the southwest have pitted and dull paint jobs. If you love that factory-fresh gleaming paint job, protect it before the Santa Anas blow through and dull your car!

Paint Protection Options

When it comes to protecting your paint job, there are a few different options out there. One you’ve probably seen several times, the leather car bra, and one you’ve probably never noticed (for obvious reasons): the clear bra. A car bra is, basically, any protective element that covers the front end of your car from the ravages of road work and natural causes alike. However, the car bra you should choose depends a lot on your usual environment, your budget, and how much protection you want.

Clear Bra Versus Leather

When it comes to car bra variety, there are plenty of different options from which to choose. There are leather and vinyl options that generally come lined with a soft flannel that are designed to fit the front end of nearly any car make and model. Then there are also paint protection films from specialty makers like Xpel and 3M that are applied to your vehicle and provide invisible protection. When it comes down to choosing the right car bra for you, there are a few factors to take into account:

Keep It Covered

The biggest factor should be how much protection you want from your car bra. A leather or vinyl car bra generally only covers the front end of your car and, while it wraps across the front, it may not cover your bumper. In addition, even a tight fit does not fully prevent small bits of debris from getting under the bra, which will slowly scratch and dull the paint underneath the bra. With a clear bra, the paint protection film is adhered safely to your car so nothing can get underneath it. The self-healing film prevents damage to the paint and doesn’t go dull or cloudy.

Aesthetics

The secondary difference between a clear bra and a leather or vinyl one is the look. A leather car bra is going to be very obviously noticeable where a clear bra will be practically invisible. In addition, the leather bra will only go partially up the hood of your car. At MasterShield, we custom cut each 3M and Xpel paint protection film specifically for your car, so you can select how much or how little of your car is covered. Because it’s very nearly invisible, you don’t have to worry about an obvious difference the way you do with a leather bra. If you’re ready for the best car paint protection, call MasterShield in Palm Desert to schedule your 3M or Xpel paint protection film installation today!